Fitness stations added near Sulphur Gulch Trail in Parker

A bicyclist pedals along the Sulphur Gulch Trail in Parker in 2009 (Your Hub file)

People in Parker who exercise near the Sulphur Gulch Trail will have the option of using new outdoor fitness equipment.

There are now seven fitness stations along the trail near town hall, including a chest station, sit-up station, air walker, cross trainer and pull-up station. The equipment was purchased by Parker Adventist Hospital from the Danish company Norwell for $20,000 and installed with the help of the town.

The equipment forms the basis of a fitness circuit and is made to weather the elements, said Morre Dean, CEO and president of the hospital.

"It's centrally located, but all the fitness stations are in one area so it wouldn't be spread throughout the trail — it would just be in one location," Dean said.

He said the the donation is part of celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Parker facility.

"We would hope that it would continue to improve our community. And as one of the largest employers of Parker, we want to give something back and promote healthy living in the community," Dean said. "It really goes back to our Christian-based roots and what we believe compassionate ministry is about."

The ribbon-cutting for the stations will take place at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sulfur Gulch Trail just south of town hall, which is at 20120 E Mainstreet.

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